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10-05-2023 16:09 |
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The
President of the Republic received the Minister for Europe of the United
Kingdom |
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The President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, received today, at the Presidential Palace, the Minister for Europe of the United Kingdom, Mr Leo Doherty. Following his meeting with the
President of the Republic, the Minister for Europe of the United Kingdom, Mr
Leo Doherty, in statements to the press said, inter alia: “I had a really
positive conversation with the President, talking about a wide range of very
important Anglo-Cyprus issues. We had a good conversation about the recent
coronation of our King and of course we were honoured to have the President
attend. I know he found it very very special. And I think it was a reminder
of the very unique, strong bond between Great Britain and Cyprus and the huge
Cypriot community in London and other cities and the very very close
connections that we enjoy today. And of course, we must not forget that there
are many Brits living here in Cyprus enjoying your fine weather and more than
a million come on holiday every year”. “Μy focus really here is
ensuring that our relations are in good order. We continue to push forward on
trade, tourism and education, and we had a very very satisfactory discussion
with your President. I am honoured to be here and I’m grateful for the
opportunity to speak to him”, Mr Doherty added. Replying to a question about
the recent developments in the Varoshia area, Mr Doherty said: “He (President
Christodoulides) made some very encouraging statements about his desire to
see a settlement, and for that process to continue. We entirely support his
approach for a bicommunal bizonal federation. We think that’s the right
approach. Of course, we have to see what comes in terms of the wider
political context of the Turkish elections, but we would always advocate for
a bizonal bicommunal federation among UN principles”. (RM/NG) |
